Rock Climb, Hike and Snorkel in Egypt

This trip has so much to offer and is a true off grid adventure! Our guide Fraig was fabulous, he took so much care to ensure we had a great time. Sleeping in the desert is a once in lifetime sort of experience. The hotel was also lovely and food throughout the trip was plentiful and delicious.

For me, the one downside (and reason for the 4 star review) was the rock climbing. I am a total beginner and was a bit fearful. What I really needed was an easy route I could do a couple of times to build my confidence. But we went straight in with more intermediate climbs that only got harder. Basically I only managed to do two climbs in a day and a half of climbing, and couldn't make it to the top of either. I wish I'd done some climbing at an indoor centre ahead of time. That said, the more experienced climbers and those beginners without the fear, all enjoyed it!

Had a fabulous time- a truly unique and memorable experience and insight into Bedouin culture. Felt so safe and well looked after by all our guides, especially Fraig and his sons. Snorkelling was beautiful and hotel also lovely at the beginning and end of the trip :)

It was such a fun time, the pace is pretty relaxed and easy going. You don't see much of Dahab unless you go early/stay late, but I missed the desert as soon as we left. Wonderful views, lovely guide Fraig, the best campfire cooked meals and just overall a trip I'll look back on with a smile forever.

I had a truly wonderful time, sleeping under the stars with a fantastic group of people.

An absolutely amazing experience, truly authentic and incredibly well planned/organised. Running barefoot down sand dunes and singing Christmas carols around a camp fire with our Bedouin guides was unforgettable.

Was great to get away for Christmas to the middle of the dessert in Sinai. You feel close to nature with the overnight camping. The long hike day is great in particular. The other days of climbing and snorkeling were fun too.

You'll be looked after on the trip by your local guide Fraig and his team. On the first night dinner you will also meet the very nice Tanis, a Canadian who is the main organiser, and who I have to thank for sorting out an issue I had with the hotel.

Personally, I loved everything about the trip! it was very close to itinerary in the description, and you'll feel welcomed and taken care of all the time.

Being in Dahab in November, I didn't need a sleeping bag to sleep in the desert, and just used provided rug + blanket. I would suggest earplugs for the sleep though.

Definitely don't forget the insect repellent. Flies are just annoying, but mosquitos are worse.

Rock Climbing is provided for any level, even if you have never climbed before. Team did let us do some routes in Lead also!

We went for snorkeling several times, in different places. Soooo bright and full of different fishies. Mekka-like Blue Hole is impressive!

Fraig and team, also were feeding us properly, and I didn't even need to snack much. So energy bars brought back home.

Hotel where you will be staying is pretty nice. Quite, with simple pool, and not bad restaurant.

Also, if you like cats, they are everywhere! Woke up at the beach one morning, with several cats snuggling around.

Huge plus of the setting, and you are picked up from the airport, and brought back when required. Taxis are included in the price of the experience, as well as the GREAT, dinner at the restaurant, together with Tanis.

Huge thanks to Tanis, Fraig and team!

Day 1: Transfer day, hotel has a pool to layout or can walk into the small town Day 2: Exceptional snorkeling into rock climbing. Good full day of activity. Day 3: A day to further expand your rock climbing, range of skills from beginner to experienced. Camp in the wadi provides a quiet night Day 4: Hiking day was largely flat and out of the Wadi. Would rate moderate to easy. Vast desert camp to sleep under the stars. Day 5: Hike out was nice through the dunes. The stop for lunch was pretty basic and we were ready to see the beach. Reef is right on the coast, got a snorkel in, not really a setup for swimming. Day 6: quiet morning on the beach until go to snorkel the blue hole, free evening back at the hotel Day 7: Free day at hotel and transfer to SSH Food: Very carb heavy, bring protein supplements if your normal diet includes.

Loved it! Great mix of activities and the Sinai is awesome. Mohammed was brilliant with the rock climbing with those of us who were new to it. Fraig always had things under control. Brilliant to do this over Xmas and sleeping under the stars in the desert is an experience not to be missed. Thank you 😁

I had an absolute blast- from the activities to getting to know the culture. It was a truly immersive experience. Highly recommend for house who are active and enjoy being surrounded in nature.

Very good. Better than expected

Our trip experience was better than we imagined. The desert walking days were in the most amazing landscapes, the climbing was in the shade on superb rock and the snorkeling was very accessible and rewarding.

The trip had an even mix of hiking, climbing, snorkelling and rest time. The landscape was very different to anything we'd experienced before, and a highlight was sleeping out in the open in the desert (but take a warm sleeping bag!).

It delivered everything and more. True to the itinerary, everything ran seamlessly thanks to Tanis, her planning and communication.

The three coral reefs were just outstanding. The climbing had something for everyone. The hikes across the desert sands were truly special, as was bedding down for nights under a carpet of stars.

I extended my stay at the end to do my Padi Open Water separately and this is also something I would highly recommend Dahab for.

Thank you Fraig and team for providing wonderful Bedouin hospitality and humour on our adventure. I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

An amazing adventure. The snorkelling was great and we got to see the blue hole. We did a day and a half is sports climbing(top-roping for novices, the more experienced led their own routes).

The highlight however was trekking in the desert with a Bedouin guide, sleeping under the stars and watching the sun rise!

I’d recommend adding an extra day or two to your trip, Dohab is a cool town.

It was so good

Communication from both Better Adventures and the Desert Divers team in Egypt was great from the start. Based in the lively town of Dahab, lots going on and plenty of opportunities to chill on the sea front. Lovely friendly people with surprisingly little hassle from traders. The climbing, snorkelling and trekking were challenging without being too hard. The three days in the desert were an experience not to be missed! All the guides were friendly and welcoming, and it was fascinating to get even a brief feel for the Bedouin lifestyle, especially during Ramadan. We encountered a huge daytime temperature range, from 21 to 38 degrees centigrade. But even on the hottest days the dry heat was bearable, with midday breaks under acacia trees or the shade of rock formations. Due primarily to the weather, there were long periods of resting and waiting, so be prepared to go with the flow, take a book or enjoy the serenity that the surroundings.

Great trip from start to finish, well organised. Enough of each activity to keep you entertained but not too much that it gets too much. Sleeping in the dessert is an experience I’ll never forget, blue hole is amazing. Hotel accomodation is basic at best and the beach huts are fine after sleeping on the floor in the dessert.

I had an incredible adventure with Fraig and his team. It was action packed with climbing, snorkeling and hiking in the stunning Sinai desert, but there was always time to stop and let the moment sink in. As a very much beginner climber I felt safe and enjoyed the challenge. The group were so lovely with some pros who were happy to share their tips and some newbies like me. The hiking day was long but absolutely worth it for the beautiful changing landscapes and stunning night skies. The Red Sea has to be one of the best spots I've snorkelled in and our guides were great as we navigated the reef. Overall, I would 100% recommend this adventure and would like to thank Tanis and Fraig and the whole team for showing us your beautiful home. And my fellow adventurers for being up for a laugh and helping me celebrate my birthday in the most memorable way <3

One moment you are swimming in crystal clear waters of the Red Sea with uncountable numbers and colours of fish and also turtles and octopus are likely. The reef dotted with blue clams and intricate corals. The next you are climbing in dry valleys, challenging yourself and others to achieve the next step. Then looking up the stars in the clear night sky from a warm sleeping bag. Also a long trek along dry river beds and sand to watch the Sun set and rise behind the mountains. Friendly guides and good wholesome food and plenty of clean water. A great way to mix with other like minded people.

This was a really packed and exciting trip. Our main guide Fraig was wonderful, always checking in on everyone, and giving us games and puzzles to do. The snorkelling was amazing and well supported with the guides. The climbing was excellent and catered for a broad range of abilities, including letting me do some lead routes. Sleeping out in the desert is such a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this trip.

The climbing (for this non-regular climber) was fun with the right level of challenge; the snorkelling was decent (particularly at the Blue Hole on day 6) and the hiking had some spectacular and varied views. And the chance to run down a huge sand dune.

Camping out in the desert was quite the adventure, particularly on day 4 where sleeping out in the open vastness of the desert under the starry skies and watching the sunset/sunrise were (for me) the highlight of the trip and felt like a proper Bedouin experience, far more epic than the desert camping I’d done in Jordan the week prior. The camping on day 3 felt a lot less epic, mainly thanks to the mosquitos being out in force!

I’d place this trip at the easier end of the ‘moderate’ difficulty rating; I’ve done harder trips with MBA that were rated in the same category.

The hotel in Dahab left some room for improvement; Apparently there’s a new team in charge so hopefully it will get better in time.

Hiking through landscapes, drinking Bedouin tea, climbing and incredible snorkelling. What a journey!

Excellent fun variety of activities, amazing views of the country, tasty food, excellent group, kind hosts. The tour guides were made up of local Bedouin, who were well respected within their community, so felt like great spokespeople for their incredible tribes and way of life. Dahab is a beautiful setting to start and finish the trip. I want to go back already.

If you are looking for a nice mix of light but fun activities during the days and love to fall asleep under the many stars that can be seen in the Sinai desert this is a good trip to join. Amazing experience climbing the rocks of the Wadis accompanied by a great team (Mohamed in particular) ; the very healthy coral reefs of the snorkeling areas with plenty of great fish and sea creatures to watch out for are particularly nice when combined with the different shades of blue in the blue hole area. The 20km walk in the itinerary is superb and features different landscapes all along. Well organized trip that’s providing you with an authentic Bedouin experience (the team of Bedouin’s guiding the trip make sure you enjoy the journey and learn about their culture). If you have extra time do not miss out on a trip to Mount Sinai. We stayed there for sunset, which was a very spiritual experience (Mohamed, our guide there was fantastic!!) Accommodation in Dahab is basic; the beach huts do have toilets but do not provide real opportunities to shower.

An incredible trip into the desert with incredible people!

An incredible adventure. The rock climbing was very fun yet challenging. The climbing and the hikes were definitely suitable for all levels. The hotel was fine but as others have said, do bring ear plugs! Everything was organised very well and the Bedouin guides were lovely and great company. The people were in our group were very fun, friendly and great company too. I really enjoyed the scenery, especially sleeping under the stars on just some blankets! Which was surprisingly comfy and I slept well both nights. Would recommend to anyone needing an adventure!

The desert is mind-blowingly beautiful! The team take you to the most stunning locations! The activities were amazing! Climbing was suitable for all levels! The main guides, Fraig and Tanis, were fantastic and looked after us so well! The hotel is very basic, but is clean. I would recommend taking ear plugs as the bar next door play loud music until late.

This trip was fantastic. There was a really good mix of activities with incredible snorkelling and a stunning hike through the desert. Rock climbing was a great learning experience and challenging for a beginner. We camped in the desert (which was surprisingly comfortable). The food while camping was basic but delicious. The hotel was clean. There were a few issues, but they didn't spoil my enjoyment of the trip: a long wait for the transfer from the airport, a rush to get the final snorkeling session in and one meal which wasn't suitable for the vegetarians in our group. Apart from that I would really recommend the holiday. Tanis was very friendly and out Bedouin guides were welcoming and knowledgeable.

This has been the most incredible week of my life to date. The hosts and MBA were brilliant all the way up to the trip taking off and throughout. Continually answering my annoying questions and reassuring me throughout the booking and planning process. The week itself was fantastic! We spent the week with a great group of like minded people. Having a lot of fun and making so many memories along the way. Fraig our guide and top man was a legend! Spending the days walking with him as he showed us the beauty of South Sinai and explained to us how the Bedouin people of South Sinai live, grow food, travel etc. Along with all our other guides who provided us with awesome meals cooked over the fire and so much tea! Music played with the sound of the waves behind, it was just perfect! Thanks so much to MBA, Desert Divers and all the guides involved in making this week the best. I could've stayed forever and wish I could!